Propagation and planting

Propagation and planting

    Commercially propagated by grafting on Rayan or khirni (Manilkara hexandra) Stocks.
    Other stocks used are:
    • Sapota seedlings
    • Adams apple (M. kauki)
    • Mahua (M.latifolia)
    • Mee Tree (Bassia Longifolia)
    • Star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) and
    • Miracular fruit (Sideroxylon dulcifieum).
    Grafting time/period
    • Approach grafting during: February (Jan-March).
    • Soft wood grafting during: May-July
    • Air layering using 10,000 PPM (1BA + NAA) gives good rooting.
    • Budding during May also gives success.
    Planting
    • Spacing is 8-10, 1m cube pits are dug Pits are filled with mixture of FYM and soils 1.2 Kg bone meal.
    • High density planting with 5m x 5m spacing improves yield.
    • It is better to have a wind break around the Sapota plot.
    • Best season is monsoon season.

Last modified: Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 7:10 AM